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CHINA MEI

17852 S DIXIE HWY, Miami, FL, 33157

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
April 7, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
12
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (12)

  • 29-34-4CriticalRepeat

    Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

    High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**

    High Priority

  • 01B-02-5Critical

    Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (78 F - Hot Holding)at the front line. As per operator rice was cooked at 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.

    High Priority

  • 03B-01-6Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (78 F - Hot Holding)at the front line. As per operator rice was cooked at 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.

    High Priority

  • 22-16-4

    Reach-in freezer/ cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

    Basic - Reach-in freezer/ cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at both reach in freezer and reach in cooler in the kitchen area.

    Basic

  • 08B-12-5Repeat

    Stored food not covered.

    Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ribs inside the reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 14-17-4Repeat

    Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler next to front counter. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 21-12-4Repeat

    Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 16-37-1Repeat

    No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

    Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

  • 36-06-4

    Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

    Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled on the floor at kitchen area.

    Basic

  • 31B-02-4

    No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.

    Intermediate

  • 35B-01-4Repeat

    Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

    Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 10-06-5Corrected on site

    In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.

    Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored above raw chicken in the reach in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.